OT - New Prime Minister now we need an election!

[swaledale]

Personally I don't think there's much of a mandate for either this government or the move to leave the EU at the moment Swale, but Andy F is probably right. Any sort of opposition is in such complete disarray at the moment - Angela Eagle ffs - that an election could be completely counter productive and would possibly only provide an opportunity for the wretched Arron Banks to create more bother.
Frankly having seen our MP's at such close quarters recently, and especially the Tories childishly banging their desks prior to lining up for the photograph with their beloved new leader yesterday, I have to admit to increased sympathy for Guy Fawkes. There's some real talent in this country, unfortunately little of it is to be found in Westminster imo..

The problem is that the people you would want to be politicians are too intelligent to be want to be politicians!

But then the electorate generally gets the politicians it deserves!

[Anywho]

So we have a new Prime Minister, elected only by her constituents and Tory MP's those so concerned

And just how is that different to Cameron?

You do know the difference between the republican system, such as the USA and a parliamentary system, such as ours, don't you?

[AdiSalisbury]

And just how is that different to Cameron?

You do know the difference between the republican system, such as the USA and a parliamentary system, such as ours, don't you?

Beat me to it.

Either way, an election now would only extend their stay in power, so if you're truly opposed, then best to lump it for a couple of years.

[Andy_Faber]

Beat me to it.

Either way, an election now would only extend their stay in power, so if you're truly opposed, then best to lump it for a couple of years.

And pray for angela Eagle to NOT be leader - she is so easy to get wound up, she sounded like an old fishwife arguing over a car parking space at Asda on the radio this morning

[Trickytreesreds]

You won't get an election, no matter how much Labour may squeal for one.
Why should they anyway?
Did Brown call one when he slipped into slime balls shoes? Useless **** that he was.

Clarkson was right

[roger_ramjet]

Personally I don't think there's much of a mandate for either this government or the move to leave the EU at the moment Swale, but Andy F is probably right. Any sort of opposition is in such complete disarray at the moment - Angela Eagle ffs - that an election could be completely counter productive and would possibly only provide an opportunity for the wretched Arron Banks to create more bother.
Frankly having seen our MP's at such close quarters recently, and especially the Tories childishly banging their desks prior to lining up for the photograph with their beloved new leader yesterday, I have to admit to increased sympathy for Guy Fawkes. There's some real talent in this country, unfortunately little of it is to be found in Westminster imo..

More likely to get an election for Angela Eagle and Theresa May than an erection, thats for sure.

One of my long distant ancestors was one of the gunpowder conspirators - Robert Catesby - so I have some experience in the field 😊. In this day and age all we need is a rucksack and a copy of the Koran and we should get away with it too Mangara.

[roger_ramjet]

If it wasnt for those pesky kids....

[mistaram]

Same book different cover She voted to bomb Syria voted to cut benefit s for unemployed and disability living allowence voted for bedroom tax and NHS reforms nosuch thing as avoid Tory

[Oldtimeram]

Show me a politician and I will identify a deceitful person.

[Anywho]

Show me a politician and I will identify a deceitful person.

Ah, that tediously trite old line, oft used by those looking to justify their unwillingness to make the effort to vote or take an interest in how the country is run.

Tell us OTR, who does that description fit in with the descriptions of and eulogies for Jo Cox?!